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each had agreed to sit on the advisory board of the RCTET, and presented a petition with over 129 signatures in support of his troupe acquired in - only two days last week. In response to Council questions, Mr. Penna explained the items on his proposed budget, including $18,000 for a part time business manager and a part time production coordinator to be hired by the advisory board after recruitment in Redwood City; described his proposal which includes one gospel showcase and three variety shows as fund raisers to be held at the Fox Theatre during the first year; advised that he has not sought other funding, as of yet; listed his qualifications to oversee this Troupe based on his four years at the Shelton Acting Academy, a summer stock program at Canada Community College, and creator and director of the after school programs for the Las Lomitas/Menlo Parks Schools. For the benefit of the audience, City Manager Everett explained that some of the proceeds from the Redevelopment Bond Issue were reserved for downtown promotion through the use of the Fox Theatre. If Mr. Penna's Troupe rents the Fox Theatre, its productions may qualify as downtown promotion. Only that part of its budget, the $3,000 rental of the Fox Theatre, would be eligible for the downtown promotion funds, if all other criteria are met. City Attorney Schricker advised the Council Members that there might be a problem with using City funds for a religious or quasi-religious event, such as a gospel show held at the Fox Theatre, due to the legal doctrine of the separation of church and state, and any such proposal would have to be carefully scrutinized. In response to Council questions, City Manager Everett advised he would provide the Council with more information on the appropriate uses of the funds from the Redevelopment Bond issue. MEMO 3/10/92 Nita Spangler, 970 Edgewood Road, spoke to the issue of the quality of the proposed variety shows, suggesting emphasis be placed on originality and good taste. M/S: CLAIRE/BUCHAN TO REFER THIS ISSUE TO THE CIVIC CULTURAL COMMISSION FOR THEIR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS Carried by unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 92-023 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S: BUCHAN/CLAIRE TO WAIVE READING OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER ITEMS. Carried by unanimous roll call vote with Councilman Greenalch advising name and Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 March 9, 1992 Page No. 016 Page 2 --